Jeff Abramo

TRENTON- Today, on behalf of AARP, Barbara R. Alexander testified at evidentiary hearings on PSE&G’s multi-billion “Energy Strong” proposal, which would represent the largest rate increase in New Jersey history, yet would only provide modest benefit to a small minority of customers.

AARP applauds the recent enactment of A-3422, legislation to protect utility consumers in the state’s rapidly emerging third party energy supply market. The bill prohibits certain energy suppliers from making false and misleading claims to potential customers and prohibits suppliers’ calls to customers where no business relationship exists.

Today, one of the centerpieces of the Affordable Care Act, the health insurance marketplace, opened for enrollment, offering benefits for tens of thousands right here in New Jersey. Yet, despite how much we have all seen and read about the health care law, questions still remain.

AARP Calls on Christie Administration to Investigate Verizon’s Plan to Abandon High Quality, Landline Phone Service at the NJ Shore and Replace it with Voice Link

AARP Mourns the Loss of Senator Frank Lautenberg

AARP Mourns the Loss of Senator Frank Lautenberg

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2/26/13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2/20/13

With the national election behind us, the deadline by which states must inform the federal government how they are going to implement one of the Affordable Care Act’s most important features for consumers – the Health Insurance Exchange, or virtual marketplace, is rapidly approaching. Indeed, states have only until this Friday, November 16th, to inform the Department of Health and Human Services whether or not they intend to run their own exchanges, although specific plans for these exchanges are not are not due until next month.

As New Jerseyans begin to pick up the pieces and rebuild following the devastation caused by Superstorm Sandy, it is important to remain vigilant and cautious despite the fervent desire to repair property and return to normalcy. Indeed, while the majority of contractors are hard-working and well-intentioned, hot-on-the-heels of many storms come some scam artists who prey upon victims of natural disasters such as Sandy.